The purpose of this assignment is to discuss concepts of epidemiology and apply nursing theories and research to a communicable disease. Refer to “Communicable Disease Chain” (see attachment), “Chain of Infection” (https://lc.gcumedia.com/nsg403c/chain-of-infection/chain-of-infection-v1.1.html), and the CDC websites, all located in the topic Resources, for assistance when completing this assignment.

Choose a communicable disease topic from the resources mentioned above or select one from the list below:

Chickenpox

Tuberculosis

Influenza

Hepatitis B

HIV/AIDS

STIs (HPV, herpes, gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis)

Ebola

Measles

Polio

Foodborne illnesses (E. coli, salmonella, listeria, hepatitis A)

Hepatitis C

SARS-CoV-2

Monkeypox

Dengue

Botulism

Norovirus

CA-MRSA

1,000-1,250 words, applying the concepts of epidemiology and nursing to research a communicable disease. Address the following:

Provide an overview of the chosen communicable disease with emphasis on mode of transmission and demographic of interest, including whether or not the disease selected is reportable.

Apply the epidemiologic triangle as it relates to the communicable disease selected. Include the host factors, agent factors (presence or absence), and environmental factors.

Describe the role of the community health nurse in primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention through tasks such as case finding and contact tracing, reporting, data collection, analysis, and follow-up.

Identify at least one national patient safety resource or initiative that addresses the communicable disease chosen and describe how the resource or initiative contribute to resolving or reducing the impact of disease at the point of care.

Discuss a global implication of the disease. How is this addressed in other countries or cultures? Identify changes in conditions that might indicate a public health emergency related to this communicable disease.

Cite a minimum of three peer-reviewed or professional references (e.g., professional health organizations like Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], World Health Organization [WHO], Occupational Safety and Health Administration [OSHA], U.S. Department of Health and Human Services [HHS]).

APA Style Guide. Uses a rubric (see attachment). 

Benchmark Information

This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies:

RN-BSN

3.6: Advance preparedness to protect population health during disasters and public health emergencies.

American Association of Colleges of Nursing Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education

This assignment aligns to AACN Core Competencies 1.1, 3.4, 3.6, 5.2, and 6.1 

Distinguish a global communicable disease outbreak impacting community health worldwide. 

Provide a succinct description including its influence on the affected population. Analyze the influence of social determinants of health (SDOH) in disease progression. 

Provide an example of how Christian worldview can be integrated by a community health nurse when working with a population impacted by the communicable disease selected.

Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two references cited using APA format.

 

Part 3 section of your Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Template presented in the Resources, conduct an analysis of the elements of the research article you identified. Be sure to include the following:

• Your topic of interest.
• A correctly formatted APA citation of the article you selected, along with link or search details.
• Identify a professional practice use of the theories/concepts presented in the article.
• Analysis of the article using the “Research Analysis Matrix” section of the template
• Write a 1-paragraph justification stating whether you would recommend this article to inform professional practice.
• Write a 2- to 3-paragraph summary that you will add to your Academic Success and Professional Development Plan that includes the following:
  • Describe your approach to identifying and analyzing peer-reviewed research.
  • Identify at least two strategies that you would use that you found to be effective in finding peer-reviewed research.
  • Identify at least one resource you intend to use in the future to find peer-reviewed research.

**Speak in first Person

 

Then, respond to at least two of your peers’ initial posts. Make sure you choose posts that focus on elements of program planning that are different from yours. Include the following in your response:

• Compare and contrast the two elements of program planning you identified with the ones your peers identified.
• Identify the elements your peers identified, but you did not. Explain why you would or would not add these elements to your initial post if given another chance.

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